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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 275.12 and 80.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 275.12 and 80.71 is: 121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 275.12 = 80.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/275.12 = 80.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 275.12 × 80.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 22,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203.16/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.03

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